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Demographics
Population
Median Income
Racial Distributions
Hickory View, a neighborhood in Nashville, Tennessee, exhibits demographic evolution. As of 2022, the community has "Moderate Diversity" with a population of 588 and a median income of $52,933. Hickory View has undergone demographic shifts over the past decade, changing from a predominantly Hispanic and White area to a more diverse community with a growing Asian population.
In 2013, Hickory View was classified as a "Majority-Minority" community, with Hispanic residents comprising 42% of the population, followed by White (35%) and Black (23%) residents. The neighborhood transitioned through various diversity categories from 2013 to 2022. From 2013-2016, it remained "Majority-Minority" with no single group exceeding 50%. From 2017-2019, it shifted to "White Plurality" as the White population increased to 50-58%. From 2020-2022, it returned to "Moderate Diversity" with significant representation from White, Hispanic, and Asian groups.
The most notable change has been the increase in the Asian population, from 0% in 2013 to 21% in 2022. This growth suggests a "Transitional Community" status, indicating evolving diversity and changing neighborhood dynamics.
The demographic shifts in Hickory View have been accompanied by fluctuations in median income. From 2013-2016, there was a steady increase in median income from $41,696 to $57,110. From 2017-2019, there were slight fluctuations, but overall maintenance of income levels. From 2020-2022, there was a decrease to $52,933. The initial increase in median income coincided with the growth of the White population, while the recent decrease aligns with the more diverse racial composition.
Population figures have remained relatively stable over the decade, with minor fluctuations. The slight decrease from 674 in 2014 to 588 in 2022 might indicate some out-migration, possibly related to changing neighborhood characteristics or economic factors.
The demographic evolution of Hickory View reflects broader trends seen in many urban areas across the United States. The increasing Asian population aligns with national trends of growing Asian communities in metropolitan areas. The fluctuations in the Hispanic population percentage (from 42% in 2013 to 30% in 2022) might be indicative of broader migration patterns or changing settlement preferences among Hispanic residents.
The neighborhood's median income has generally remained above the national median household income (which was $67,521 in 2020). This suggests that despite demographic changes, Hickory View has maintained a relatively stable economic position within the broader national context.
Hickory View exemplifies a dynamic urban neighborhood undergoing significant demographic transitions. Its evolution from a Hispanic-plurality area to a more diverse community with growing Asian representation highlights the interplay between racial composition, economic factors, and community development in American cities.